iraq's leader has ordered troops to make a stand against islamic insurgents. the group isis has been seizing territory across the northern part of the country. maliki ordered soldiers to make a stand in the city . the pentagon says the ship moving towards the gulf is necessary. this is footage of a helicopter attack targeting the militants. the commander of the army said they've had effective missions and according to leaders there's no risk to baghdad. coming up, an exclusive interview with the turmoil in iraq and how the u.s. should respond. that's at 10:30 here on nbc 10. >>> in afghanistan, vote counting is underway after a runoff election toic the next president. the security forces called the election a success. insurgents cut off the ink fingers of 11 voters. citizens have their fingers inked to show they voted. civilians and insurgents were killed in 150 attacks. the former foreign affairs minister and foreign finance minister were the two in the run off. >>> more than 2,000 got together to bid a farewell to a murdered police officer. allen beck was sh